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Sonia Vences Perez

February 9, 1971 — April 9, 2025

Asheboro

Sonia Vences Perez, age 54, of Asheboro passed away on April 9, 2025 at her home.

Sonia was born in San Antonio Zomeyucon, Mexico on February 9, 1971 to Aristeo Vences and Estafania Perez Ugarte. She was employed with PPG Industries for over 20 years. Sonia was the best mother anyone could ever have. She loved her children dearly and was a strong warrior for her family. Sonia was a strong hard-working woman, that despite her hard and sad life, never gave up. She loved spending time with her beloved cat, Panson Vences “aka Fat Boy.” She liked to work in her garden, shrubs, and flowers. Sonia collected baby dolls and hand knit clothing for them. Sonia’s black bean and green bean tamales were the best and her mole was famous throughout the state and beyond. Sonia was always there showing major support for everyone she knew.

She is survived by her sons, Alejandro Jaimes-Vences, Rigoberto Vences, and Francisco Vences; daughter, Janet Avila Vences; mother, Fortina Vences Perez; sister, Nereida Vences-Perez; brother, Jose Freddy Vences; niece, Yolanda Vences-Lara; friends, Joann Edith Espinoza, Iris Caldera Chikis, and Daniel McNeil; and her beloved cat, Panson Vences. Sonia was preceded in death by her son, Valentin Vences.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, April 12, 2025 from 2:30-4:30 pm at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue in Asheboro.

Sonia Vences Pérez, de 54 años, de Asheboro, falleció el 9 de abril de 2025 en su casa.

Sonia nació en San Antonio Zomeyucón, México el 9 de febrero de 1971, hija de Aristeo Vences y Estafania Pérez Ugarte. Trabajó en PPG Industries durante más de 20 años. Sonia fue la mejor madre que alguien podría tener. Amaba mucho a sus hijos y era una gran guerrera para su familia. Sonia era una mujer fuerte y trabajadora, que a pesar de su dura y triste vida, nunca se rindió. Le encantaba pasar tiempo con su amado gato, Panson Vences, "también conocido como Fat Boy". Le gustaba trabajar en su jardín, arbustos y flores. Sonia coleccionaba muñecas y ropa tejida a mano para ellas. Los tamales de frijoles negros y frijoles verdes de Sonia eran los mejores y su mole era famoso en todo el estado y más allá. Sonia siempre estaba ahí mostrando un gran apoyo a todos los que conocía.

Le sobreviven sus hijos, Alejandro Jaimes-Vences, Rigoberto Vences, y Francisco Vences; hija, Janet Ávila Vences; madre, Fortina Vences Pérez; hermana, Nereida Vences-Pérez; hermano, José Freddy Vences; sobrina, Yolanda Vences-Lara; los amigos, Joann Edith Espinoza, Iris Caldera Chikis y Daniel McNeil; y su amado gato, Panson Vences. A Sonia le precedió en la muerte su hijo, Valentín Vences.

La familia recibirá a sus amigos el sábado 12 de abril de 2025 de 2:30 a 4:30 pm en Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue en Asheboro.

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